Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

red-sun

noun
/rɛd sʌn/
Definition
The sun appearing red, often during sunrise or sunset due to atmospheric conditions.
Examples
  • The ‘red-sun’ at dawn painted the sky with shades of orange and pink.
  • During the wildfire season, the ‘red-sun’ was stark against the smoky backdrop.
Meaning
The term ‘red-sun’ describes a visual phenomenon where the sun takes on a reddish hue, typically caused by the scattering of light in the atmosphere.
Synonyms
  • Crimson sun
  • Scarlet sun
  • Sunset glow